HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 c374W
54. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many local job vacancies are currently advertised at the Amble employment office.

Mr. Peter Morrison

During the four-week period ending 4 February 1983, the latest for which statistics are available, 20 local vacancies were notified to Amble employment office. On 4 February 1983, 8 local vacancies remained unfilled. The hon. Member will be aware that nationally it is estimated that about a third of all vacancies are notified to jobcentres and employment offices.